Tornado outbreak of November 4–5, 2022

Last updated

Tornado outbreak of November 4–5, 2022
Tornado outbreak of November 4-5, 2022.png
Map of tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes from the outbreak
Type Tornado outbreak
Winter storm
DurationNovember 4–5, 2022
Highest winds
Tornadoes
confirmed		31
Max. rating1 EF4 tornado
Duration of
tornado outbreak2		21 hours, 40 minutes
Largest hail2.75 in (7.0 cm) near East Tawakoni, Texas on November 4
Maximum snowfall
or ice accretion		12 in (30 cm) in Longs Peak, Colorado on November 3–4 [1]
Fatalities2 fatalities (+1 non-tornadic); 34+ injuries
Power outages88,000 [2]
Areas affected Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Illinois

1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale
2Time from first tornado to last tornado

A significant late-season tornado outbreak took place on November 4, 2022, across Northeast Texas, southwestern Arkansas, southeastern Oklahoma, and northwestern Louisiana with multiple large, destructive tornadoes occurring over a span of several hours. Major damage was reported in Sulphur Springs, Powderly, Caviness, Paris, Cason, Daingerfield, Athens, New Boston, Texas, and Idabel, Oklahoma, with the latter two communities being placed under tornado emergencies. Two fatalities occurred in Cason, Texas, and Pickens, Oklahoma respectively. Numerous PDS tornado warnings were issued as well. An additional tornado embedded within a narrow, but intense line of showers with damaging winds was also confirmed in Illinois the following morning as the system progressed eastward. Strong winds affected most of the western Great Lakes throughout the day before moving into Canada that evening. Two fatalities and at least 34 injuries were confirmed from tornadoes, [3] [4] and an additional fatality occurred near Stilwell, Oklahoma from drowning. [5]

Contents

Meteorological synopsis

November 4, 2022 SPC 1630 UTC outlook overlayed on 1300 UTC outlook.gif
The SPC's 1630 UTC outlook at its issuance time on November 4, 2022, displaying the moderate risk prior to the color change from the 1300 UTC outlook to 1630 UTC outlook.
Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for November 4, 2022.jpg
Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for November 4.

The risk for a late-season severe weather event first became apparent on October 29 when the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) delineated a threat area across portions of the United States Southern Plains. [6] With some time, computer weather models began to indicate the potential for a significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms farther east across portions of Northeastern Texas, Southeastern Oklahoma, and Southwestern Arkansas. On November 2, the SPC issued a Day 3 slight risk outlook, which had a rare upgrade to enhanced, highlighting a small corridor centered along northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, southwestern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana. Elevated helicity, expected to be around 250 m2/s2, was expected to be coupled with a 50+ kt low-level jet in the area, providing the necessary ingredients for sustained supercells and embedded QLCS rotations, noting the possibilities for tornadoes, some significant. [7] Tornadoes were expected to be most probable with any supercell that managed to spawn ahead of an expected cold front.

The next day, at 0600 UTC, the SPC expanded the enhanced risk area, while introducing a 10% hatched risk for tornadoes (indicating an elevated probability for strong tornadoes to occur), centered in northeastern Texas, and southeastern Oklahoma. With the newer models, more substantial destabilization was expected across the I-35 corridor, giving more favorable patterns for semi-discrete supercell structures to develop. Moisture, provided by sufficient daylight heating, was expected to mix with the predicted low-level jet, at around 500mb, would further improve the conditions for supercells. [8] For the 1700 UTC outlook, the SPC increased the overall area of risk for significant tornadoes, now including regions of southwestern Arkansas. [9]

The SPC issued a level 4/Moderate risk of severe weather for this region on the afternoon of November 4. Water vapor imagery the morning of the event depicted a large upper-level trough moving across New Mexico, with accompanied mid-level winds upwards of 80–90 kn (90–105 mph; 150–165 km/h) entering Western Texas. At the surface, the expected, stout cold front was progressing southward across Southern Oklahoma. In the warm sector ahead of this feature, southerly low-level winds supplied the northward transport of moisture. Morning atmospheric soundings from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex indicated the presence of a stout capping inversion. [10] However, the combination of that rich moisture – with dewpoints in the upper 60s to lower 70s Fahrenheit – and cooling mid-level temperatures were expected to foster modest destabilization of the atmosphere despite widespread cloud cover. [11] Mid-level convective available potential energy values were forecast to reach 1,000–2,000 J/kg. [10]

Rotational tracks of supercells moving into Arkansas Rotational tracks.gif
Rotational tracks of supercells moving into Arkansas

At 18:00 UTC (1:00 p.m. CDT), the SPC issued the first of several weather watches across the Southern Plains, warning of the potential for a few intense tornadoes across the level 4/Moderate risk area. [12] As the capping inversion eroded, a band of thunderstorms began to develop south of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and progress eastward. [13] Given the favorable confluence of strong wind shear, deep moisture, and instability, this band organized into distinct and significant supercell thunderstorms across the ArkLaTex region. [14] Numerous tornadoes were observed, some of which were large and destructive, notably in the cities of Powderly and New Boston in Texas, and Idabel, Oklahoma; rare tornado emergencies were issued for the latter two cities. [15] While concerns about additional supercell development shifted eastward into Southern Arkansas and Northern Louisiana, [16] forecasters warned of an increasing damaging wind threat across Western and Central Arkansas. [17]

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFUEF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Total
1415722031

November 4 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, November 4, 2022 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF1 Calera Bryan OK 33°54′43″N96°27′29″W / 33.912°N 96.458°W / 33.912; -96.458 (Calera (Nov. 4, EF1)) 18:30–18:343.4 mi (5.5 km)40 yd (37 m)A mobile home was overturned and destroyed, other mobile homes were damaged, and a semi-truck and trailer were thrown into the median of US 69 near the beginning of the path. Utility poles were snapped, and highway signs and billboards were damaged as well. The tornado moved northeast and through the western sections of Calera. Damage in town was primarily to trees, although two homes were significantly damaged by falling trees. Some other homes suffered shingle damage as well. [18]
EF4SW of Brookston, TX to Midcity, TX to ESE of Spencerville, OK Lamar (TX), Choctaw (OK) TX, OK 33°35′58″N95°44′56″W / 33.5995°N 95.749°W / 33.5995; -95.749 (Brookston (Nov. 4, EF4)) 21:16–22:1244.71 mi (71.95 km)1,700 yd (1,600 m) See section on this tornado – A large, long-tracked, and violent tornado caused significant damage to dozens of homes, businesses, and outbuildings, including several houses that were leveled or swept away. Additional damage occurred to trees and power poles. Eleven people were injured. [19]
EF1W of Dougherty to WNW of Bonanza Rains, Hopkins TX 32°57′16″N95°47′34″W / 32.9545°N 95.7928°W / 32.9545; -95.7928 (Dougherty (Nov. 4, EF1)) 22:08–22:144.38 mi (7.05 km)150 yd (140 m)A carport and many large trees were damaged. [20]
EF2SW of Sulphur Springs Hopkins TX 33°00′26″N95°43′47″W / 33.0072°N 95.7297°W / 33.0072; -95.7297 (Sulphur Springs (Nov. 4, EF2)) 22:15–22:192.9 mi (4.7 km)160 yd (150 m)A relatively narrow but strong tornado touched down almost immediately after the previous tornado dissipated, snapping trees and causing significant damage to multiple houses in the Greenview community. One of the homes had roof and exterior wall loss, and another residence was pushed off its foundation. [21]
EF2S of Malakoff to NE of Athens Henderson TX 32°06′29″N96°00′16″W / 32.1080°N 96.0044°W / 32.1080; -96.0044 (Athens (Nov. 4, EF2)) 22:35–22:5815.05 mi (24.22 km)150 yd (140 m)A wedding venue was damaged south of Malakoff before this strong rain-wrapped tornado moved towards Athens. Numerous homes and outbuildings were damaged in and around Athens, and a Dollar General store had its windows blown out. The Athens Steel Building Corporation, housed in a large metal warehouse building, had major roof damage and sustained collapse of the southern part of the structure. More structures were damaged after the tornado exited Athens before it dissipated just southwest of Murchison. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. [22]
EF2SE of Pickens to NW of Battiest McCurtain OK 34°23′27″N94°59′27″W / 34.3908°N 94.9909°W / 34.3908; -94.9909 (Pickens (Nov. 4, EF2)) 22:46–22:492.83 mi (4.55 km)800 yd (730 m)1 death – Shortly after touching down, this tornado destroyed a chicken house, tore large sections of roof off a home, and snapped hardwood trees. The tornado then flipped and destroyed a tied-down double-wide mobile home, resulting in a fatality. One person was also injured at this location, and a nearby vehicle was rolled. Additional trees were snapped before the tornado dissipated. [23]
EF1E of Honobia McCurtain, Le Flore OK 34°27′28″N94°56′38″W / 34.4578°N 94.9439°W / 34.4578; -94.9439 (Honobia (Nov. 4, EF1)) 22:51–23:0711.3 mi (18.2 km)1,600 yd (1,500 m)A nearly mile-wide tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees. A few homes were damaged and several outbuildings were destroyed. [24]
EF4SW of Bogata, TX to Idabel, OK to NE of Eagletown, OK Red River (TX), McCurtain (OK) TX, OK 33°30′17″N95°14′30″W / 33.5047°N 95.2418°W / 33.5047; -95.2418 (Clarksville (Nov. 4, EF4)) 23:15–00:2160.23 mi (96.93 km)1,056 yd (966 m) See section on this tornado — Another large, long-tracked, and violent tornado affected at least 220 homes, of which 65 were destroyed. Another 10-20 businesses were damaged or destroyed. Trees and utility poles were damaged as well, including many trees that were debarked. A total of 13 people were injured. [25]
EF1E of Heavener Le Flore OK 34°52′16″N94°35′20″W / 34.871°N 94.589°W / 34.871; -94.589 (Heavener (Nov. 4, EF1)) 23:33–23:416.5 mi (10.5 km)900 yd (820 m)This tornado touched down just southeast of Heavener, where several homes were damaged and outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado moved northeast into heavily wooded, mountainous terrain. [26]
EF1ESE of Pittsburg Camp TX 32°56′45″N94°52′16″W / 32.9458°N 94.8712°W / 32.9458; -94.8712 (Pittsburg (Nov. 4, EF1)) 23:38–23:412.22 mi (3.57 km)350 yd (320 m)Trees were uprooted by this relatively brief tornado. The same supercell would produce the Cason EF3 tornado shortly after this one dissipated. [27] [28]
EF3S of Cason to E of Naples Morris, Cass TX 33°01′18″N94°48′57″W / 33.0218°N 94.8157°W / 33.0218; -94.8157 (Cason (Nov. 4, EF3)) 23:44–00:0616.91 mi (27.21 km)650 yd (590 m)1 death – See section on this tornado — An intense tornado severely damaged or destroyed many houses, including a mobile home where one fatality occurred. A few large electrical transmission lines were destroyed. Trees were damaged, including isolated areas where they were debarked. Eight people were injured. [27] [29]
EF1NE of Winslow Washington AR 35°49′44″N94°03′14″W / 35.829°N 94.054°W / 35.829; -94.054 (Winslow (Nov. 4, EF1)) 23:53–00:006.5 mi (10.5 km)1,000 yd (910 m)This tornado moved through wooded and rugged terrain, uprooting trees and snapping a few power poles before dissipating. [30]
EF1SW of Mansfield to NE of Huntington Sebastian AR 35°01′08″N94°16′19″W / 35.019°N 94.272°W / 35.019; -94.272 (Mansfield (Nov. 4, EF1)) 23:58–00:075.8 mi (9.3 km)1,000 yd (910 m)This high-end EF1 tornado struck Mansfield, where tree damage occurred and 16 homes were damaged, some significantly. Trees were snapped or uprooted at the east edge of Huntington and elsewhere along the path. Several outbuildings were damaged, power poles were downed, and a house between the two towns sustained considerable roof damage. [31]
EF3W of Simms to N of New Boston Bowie TX 33°18′59″N94°33′45″W / 33.3163°N 94.5625°W / 33.3163; -94.5625 (New Boston (Nov. 4, EF3)) 00:17–00:3815.65 mi (25.19 km)800 yd (730 m) See section on this tornado – The same supercell that produced the previous EF3 tornado spawned another strong tornado to the northeast. Many homes and businesses were severely damaged or destroyed along the track. [32]
EF0NE of Huntsville Madison AR 36°06′54″N93°41′49″W / 36.115°N 93.697°W / 36.115; -93.697 (Huntsville (Nov. 4, EF0)) 00:20–00:221.3 mi (2.1 km)150 yd (140 m)A poultry barn received damage to its roof, and multiple trees were uprooted. [33]
EFU Fort Chaffee Sebastian, Franklin AR 35°13′41″N94°05′56″W / 35.228°N 94.099°W / 35.228; -94.099 (Fort Chaffee (Nov. 4, EFU)) 00:22–00:282.5 mi (4.0 km)150 yd (140 m)Tree damage occurred at Fort Chaffee, though the tornado moved through an area that was inaccessible to the damage survey team, and no intensity rating was assigned. [34]
EF2SW of Hughes Springs to W of Douglassville Cass TX 32°58′58″N94°38′42″W / 32.9829°N 94.645°W / 32.9829; -94.645 (Hughes Springs (Nov. 4, EF1)) 00:37–01:0019.67 mi (31.66 km)700 yd (640 m)The tornado first struck the town of Hughes Springs, inflicting considerable damage to homes, heavily damaging some outbuildings and the fire station in town, and downing trees and power poles. The tornado reached peak strength shortly after it exited town, as two homes sustained loss of their roofs, including one that had some exterior walls partially knocked over. The tornado then weakened and downed numerous trees as it continued through sparsely-populated areas. However, the tornado re-intensified near Cusseta, and countless large trees were snapped and twisted in this area, while a structure was damaged to a lesser degree. The tornado then weakened again, causing additional tree damage before dissipating over SH 77. [35]
EF1NW of Branch Franklin AR 35°20′24″N93°54′47″W / 35.340°N 93.913°W / 35.340; -93.913 (Branch (Nov. 4, EF1)) 00:38–00:423.3 mi (5.3 km)350 yd (320 m)A few homes were damaged, outbuildings were destroyed, and trees were snapped or uprooted. [36]
EF0W of Etna Franklin AR 35°22′12″N93°54′00″W / 35.370°N 93.900°W / 35.370; -93.900 (Etna (Nov. 4, EF0)) 00:41–00:431.7 mi (2.7 km)150 yd (140 m)Outbuildings were damaged and tree branches were snapped. [37]
EF1SE of Wickes Polk AR 34°17′10″N94°18′49″W / 34.2862°N 94.3135°W / 34.2862; -94.3135 (Wickes (Nov. 4, EF1)) 00:43–00:451.8 mi (2.9 km)200 yd (180 m)Several chicken houses had their roof panels ripped off, and one had its walls collapsed. Tree damage occurred along US 278 before the tornado dissipated. [38]
EF1 Green Forest Carroll AR 36°18′25″N93°29′20″W / 36.307°N 93.489°W / 36.307; -93.489 (Green Forest (Nov. 4, EF1)) 00:43–00:518.5 mi (13.7 km)1,100 yd (1,000 m)This tornado moved directly through Green Forest, where many homes had roof damage and broken windows, and one house had its garage door pushed in. A few businesses in town sustained minor damage, while fences and light poles were bent at a baseball field. Additional damage occurred outside of town, where several outbuildings and poultry barns were damaged or destroyed, and a few homes were damaged as well. Many trees and some power poles were downed along the path. [39]
EF1W of Denning Franklin, Logan AR 35°24′58″N93°49′44″W / 35.416°N 93.829°W / 35.416; -93.829 (Denning (Nov. 4, EF1)) 00:46–00:513.1 mi (5.0 km)1,100 yd (1,000 m)Trees were uprooted, tree branches were snapped, and large round hay bales were moved. [40]
EF2SW of Center Point to N of Briar Howard AR 34°01′04″N93°58′35″W / 34.0178°N 93.9763°W / 34.0178; -93.9763 (Center Point (Nov. 4, EF2)) 01:37–01:438.14 mi (13.10 km)200 yd (180 m)To the west of Center Point, some chicken houses were badly damaged, a metal outbuilding was destroyed, and other outbuildings were damaged. Carports were torn from homes as well, one of which was thrown 100 yd (91 m). The most intense damage occurred as the tornado crossed US 278, where a free-standing communications tower was toppled to the ground and a mobile home was destroyed at low-end EF2 intensity. Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado moved through densely-forested areas before it dissipated near Briar. This tornado was very fast-moving and had an average forward speed of 81.6 miles per hour (131.3 km/h). [41]
EF1SW of Bluffton Yell AR 34°51′50″N93°39′19″W / 34.8638°N 93.6553°W / 34.8638; -93.6553 (Bluffton (Nov. 4, EF1)) 01:49–01:533.7 mi (6.0 km)600 yd (550 m)A mobile home was damaged, a carport was destroyed, and trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. [42]
EF2SE of Kirby Pike AR 34°13′47″N93°38′00″W / 34.2297°N 93.6332°W / 34.2297; -93.6332 (Kirby (Nov. 4, EF2)) 02:08–02:101.7 mi (2.7 km)75 yd (69 m)A barn was completely destroyed and many trees were snapped or uprooted by this brief low-end EF2 tornado. Power lines were downed, and a metal outbuilding sustained minor roof damage. [43]
EF1NW of Plainview Yell AR 35°00′27″N93°20′12″W / 35.0074°N 93.3366°W / 35.0074; -93.3366 (Plainview (Nov. 4, EF1)) 02:15–02:182.3 mi (3.7 km)100 yd (91 m)Trees were snapped or uprooted, a double-wide manufactured home had its roof damaged, and an outbuilding was completely destroyed. [44]
EF1NE of Gurdon to E of Gum Springs Clark AR 33°58′20″N93°03′42″W / 33.9722°N 93.0618°W / 33.9722; -93.0618 (Gurdon (Nov. 4, EF1)) 03:00–03:077.7 mi (12.4 km)200 yd (180 m)An old church building was shifted slightly off its block foundation, a house sustained minor damage, and numerous trees were downed. [45]
EF1S of Malvern Hot Spring AR 34°16′05″N92°49′32″W / 34.268°N 92.8255°W / 34.268; -92.8255 (Malvern (Nov. 4, EF1)) 03:27–03:280.4 mi (0.64 km)150 yd (140 m)A brief tornado snapped trees and inflicted minor damage to a metal outbuilding. [46]
EF0N of Spring Ridge Caddo LA 32°19′00″N93°57′29″W / 32.3166°N 93.9581°W / 32.3166; -93.9581 (Spring Ridge (Nov. 4, EF0)) 03:57–03:591.26 mi (2.03 km)70 yd (64 m)This brief tornado tore roof shingles and siding from a home and snapped numerous tree branches. [47]
EF2SE of Sardis Saline AR 34°30′50″N92°24′05″W / 34.5138°N 92.4014°W / 34.5138; -92.4014 (Sardis (Nov. 4, EF2)) 04:04–04:061.6 mi (2.6 km)200 yd (180 m)A brief but strong tornado damaged several homes, two of which were completely unroofed. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as well. [48]

November 5 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, November 5, 2022 [note 1]
EF# LocationCounty / ParishStateStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
EF0SW of Big Rock Kendall, Kane IL 41°43′02″N88°34′24″W / 41.7172°N 88.5733°W / 41.7172; -88.5733 (Big Rock (Nov. 5, EF0)) 16:06–16:103.7 mi (6.0 km)100 yd (91 m)Trees and power lines were downed sporadically, and a barn sustained roof damage. [49]

Brookston–Caviness-Midcity–Arthur City, Texas/Sawyer, Oklahoma

Brookston–Caviness-Midcity—Arthur City, Texas/Sawyer, Oklahoma
EF4 tornado
EF4 damage east of Sumner, Texas.jpg
Low-end EF4 damage to a house in Caviness, Texas
Duration53 minutes
Highest winds
  • 170 mph (270 km/h)
Max. rating1 EF4 tornado
Fatalities0 fatalities, 11 injuries
Damage$5.9 million (2022 USD) [50]
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

This violent, long-tracked, nearly mile-wide wedge tornado produced severe damage along its path of 44.7 miles (71.9 km). The tornado touched down at EF1 strength southwest of Brookston in Lamar County, Texas and moved to the northeast. To the west-northwest of Brookston, it intensified to low-end EF2 strength as it collapsed several metal truss transmission towers. As the tornado crossed US 82, it weakened back to high-end EF1 strength as it snapped some wooden power poles. Shortly after crossing the highway, the tornado produced more high-end EF1 damage as it snapped multiple hardwood trees. EF1 damage to trees and structures continued as the tornado moved through rural areas to the northeast, passing east of Sumner. About 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Powderly, the tornado rapidly widened and intensified as it moved across County Road 32500, where a house was destroyed at EF3 strength and left with only a few walls standing. This location received a rating of mid-range EF3 with wind speeds estimated at 150 mph (240 km/h). Next to that residence, two other homes were heavily damaged and had their roofs torn off, and damage to those two houses was rated high-end EF2. Vehicles were flipped and tossed in this area, and large trees were snapped and stripped of their branches. Another house that was farther from the center of the damage path had its roof heavily damaged, with the damage to that home being rated mid-range EF1. The tornado continued to intensify and grew to 0.8 miles (1.3 km) in width as it entered the rural community of Caviness. In Caviness, the tornado reached its peak strength and crossed County Road 33620, where a well-constructed, anchor-bolted home was completely leveled and swept off its foundation. This location received a rating of EF4 with wind speeds estimated at 170 mph (270 km/h). [51] Next to the EF4 damage, trees were denuded and partially debarked, and two other homes were also leveled and swept away. However, both homes were poorly anchored to their foundations, and a high-end EF3 rating with winds estimated at 160 mph (260 km/h) was applied to these residences. Additional homes in this area had their roofs and some exterior walls torn off at high-end EF2 strength.

The tornado rapidly weakened back down to EF1 strength and downed many trees as it passed through Camp Maxey. Past Camp Maxey, it rapidly re-intensified again to low-end EF3 strength as it directly impacted the small community of Midcity, where major damage occurred. In Midcity, two homes were destroyed at low-end EF3 strength, sustaining total roof loss and collapse of their exterior walls. Several other homes in town sustained high-end EF2 damage, and numerous trees and power poles were snapped in this area as well. Exiting Midcity and continuing to the northeast, the tornado weakened and narrowed as it crossed US 271, passing east of Arthur City. Structures and trees sustained EF1 damage as it moved towards the Red River and the Oklahoma state line. [52] It then crossed into Choctaw County, Oklahoma and reintensified to EF2 strength, snapping numerous large hardwood trees in a wooded area near the intersection of North 4258 Road and East 2150 Road. The tornado began to rapidly widen once again, reaching its peak width of 0.9 miles (1.4 km), but weakened back to high-end EF1 strength in the process. An outbuilding was damaged, and many hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted in this unpopulated area. EF1 tree damage continued as it passed east of Sawyer and crossed over US-70 before the tornado dissipated east-southeast of Spencerville. Despite the severity of the damage, no fatalities occurred as a result of this tornado, though 11 people were injured. [53] [54]

Bogota-Clarksville-Acworth, Texas/Idabel–Broken Bow–Eagletown, Oklahoma

Bogota-Clarksville-Acworth, Texas/Idabel—Eagletown—Broken Bow, Oklahoma
EF4 tornado
EF4 damage north of Clarksville, Texas.jpg
Low-end EF4 damage to a one-story home north of Clarksville, Texas.
Duration68 minutes
Highest winds
  • 170 mph (270 km/h)
Max. rating1 EF4 tornado
Fatalities0 fatalities, 13 injuries
Damage$37 million (2022 USD)
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

This long-tracked and violent wedge tornado, the longest-tracked of the outbreak, caused major damage along its path of 60.88 miles (97.98 km) through northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma. The tornado touched down northwest of Bogata in Red River County, Texas, producing EF1 damage as it tore tin metal roofing off a large chicken house. Moving to the northeast, the tornado reached mid-range EF3 strength as it crossed FM 411 to the east of the small community of Fulbright. A house in this area collapsed and was pushed off its foundation, and a nearby home was left with only interior walls standing. A metal outbuilding was also obliterated, with damage to that structure being rated EF2. The tornado then weakened slightly but remained strong as it moved through wooded areas near County Road 1275, inflicting low-end EF3 damage to numerous large softwood and hardwood trees, a few of which sustained debarking. It then weakened to EF2 strength and crossed US 82, snapping and uprooting trees near the highway. EF2 damage continued northwest of Clarksville, and multiple homes and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed along this segment of the path. To the north of Clarksville, a house along SH 37 had much of its roof blown off, trees were snapped, and damage in this area was rated high-end EF1. Just beyond this point, the tornado abruptly intensified, reaching EF4 strength along County Road 3105. A large one-story home was swept clean from its foundation in this area, with structural debris scattered up to 200 yards (180 m) to the northeast. The house was not bolted to its foundation, however, it was extensively anchored with numerous heavy-duty nails, earning a low-end EF4 rating with wind speeds estimated to be at 170 mph (270 km/h). [55] Ten people on the property of the home took shelter in an oil drain inside of a nearby metal outbuilding that was destroyed, and were left uninjured. Surrounding the EF4-rated home, widespread tree damage occurred, as large trees were snapped and debarked. Some trees were ripped out of the ground, a car was thrown into a field, and outbuildings were destroyed as well. [56] [57]

Oklahoma Mesonet station recording 108 mph winds from the Idabel tornado. Oklahoma Mesonet station recording 108 mph winds from the Idabel tornado.png
Oklahoma Mesonet station recording 108 mph winds from the Idabel tornado.

To the northeast of Clarksville, the tornado weakened again as it moved through remote forested areas, producing a large swath of EF3-level tree damage. It then impacted the rural community of Acworth at high-end EF3 strength, debarking trees and destroying multiple structures. The Mount Olive Church and a house were both completely leveled by the tornado. A double-wide manufactured home in Acworth was lifted off the ground and tossed 50 yards (46 m). The manufactured home had three dogs inside, all three of which survived. Just before crossing the Red River into Oklahoma, the tornado grew to its peak width of 0.6 mi (0.97 km). After entering Oklahoma, the tornado inflicted mid-range EF2 damage to several single-family homes as it moved through rural areas towards Idabel. A couple of the homes along this segment of the path sustained roof and exterior wall loss, outbuildings were destroyed, and trees were snapped or uprooted. Before reaching Idabel, the tornado missed the Oklahoma Mesonet Idabel observing platform along Ravens Nest Road by approximately 150 yards (140 m). At the platform, a measured gust of 108 mph (174 km/h) was recorded. Based on the damage observed in this area, it was determined that this gust was actually from the powerful rear flank downdraft of the supercell rather than the tornado itself. [55]

Mid-range EF3 damage to the Trinity Baptist Church in Idabel, Oklahoma. EF3 damage in Idabel at the Trinity Baptist Church.jpg
Mid-range EF3 damage to the Trinity Baptist Church in Idabel, Oklahoma.

The tornado narrowed and re-intensified again as it moved into Idabel, producing EF3 damage and injuring several people as it impacted the town. Major structural damage occurred in southeastern Idabel, as homes had their roofs torn off, some sustained collapse of their exterior walls, and one home along Leesa Drive was left with only a few walls standing. A two-story home had much of its second floor torn off and destroyed, and some businesses were damaged in this area as well. At the Idabel Country Club, numerous trees were snapped at EF2 strength, while one grove of hardwood trees at this location were snapped, stripped of their branches, and sustained debarking, earning a low-end EF3 rating. Multiple homes at the Idabel Country Club were damaged by a combination of tornadic winds and falling trees. The nearby Kiamichi Family Medical Center had severe structural damage, sustaining roof and exterior wall loss, with metal beams twisted and the façade torn off. Insulation from the building was strewn throughout the area, and damage to the structure was rated EF2. Continuing through eastern Idabel at EF3 strength, the tornado then crossed Southeast Lincoln Road, where it completely leveled the Donut Crossing donut shop and a nearby tire shop. After crossing East Washington Street (SH-3), the tornado narrowed down to 0.14 miles (0.23 km) in width, but continued to produce EF3 damage as it completely flattened the Trinity Baptist Church, which was housed in a large metal-framed building with brick façade. Concrete anchors were pulled out of the ground at this location, and a nearby doctor's office and a local bank were completely destroyed as well. Debris was scattered throughout this area, a McDonald's sign was damaged, and a few other businesses were damaged to a lesser degree. [55]

As the tornado moved into the northeastern fringes of Idabel and exited the town, it weakened and grew to 0.4 miles (0.64 km) wide as it caused mainly EF1 damage, with a narrower swath of EF2 damage being observed within the larger area of EF1 damage. This narrow path of EF2 damage was likely caused by sub-vortices moving around within the larger circulation of the tornado. Trees were damaged, and a house at Meadow Lane had a large portion of its roof ripped off. Past Idabel, the tornado maintained its strength as it moved through unpopulated wooded areas, downing numerous trees and destroying some chicken houses. A small break in the damage path was noted as the tornado briefly lifted near the Little River with the rotation remaining aloft, though it quickly touched down again and reached high-end EF2 strength as it continued to the northeast, passing between Broken Bow and Eagletown. Significant damage was observed at the intersection of Craig Road and Red Arrow Road, where a double-wide mobile home was destroyed, with its metal undercarriage separated from the floor and bent. An elevator structure was blown off the top of a large silo, while many trees and power poles were snapped at this location as well. Farther along the path, mid-range EF2 damage occurred as the tornado crossed US-70, snapping additional power poles and downing numerous trees. The tornado then began to weaken significantly after it crossed US-70 and passed north of Eagletown, snapping and knocking down small trees at EF0 strength before dissipating after crossing Old Winship Road. 13 people were injured by this tornado. [56] [55]

Cason–Naples, Texas

Cason–Naples, Texas
EF3 tornado
Mid-range EF3 damage to a home in Cason.jpg
Mid-range EF3 damage to a poorly-anchored home near Cason, Texas.
Duration22 minutes
Highest winds
  • 155 mph (249 km/h)
Max. rating1 EF3 tornado
Fatalities1 fatality, 8 injuries
Damage≥$5 million
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

This intense wedge tornado touched down in Morris County, Texas to the south of Cason along FM 144, and rapidly intensified to low-end EF2 strength almost immediately after it formed. Two manufactured homes were destroyed, two frame homes were damaged to a lesser degree, a boat was tossed, a small trailer was flipped, and trees were uprooted. Continuing to the northeast, the tornado continued to produce EF2 damage as it crossed County Road 1202, where another manufactured home was destroyed, and debris from the structure was scattered into a wooded area. A small outbuilding was also destroyed, and many trees were snapped. Just past this area, it quickly reached its peak strength of mid-range EF3 at County Road 1203, where a house was completely swept away and debris from the residence was scattered into a field. While the house was reduced to a bare foundation slab, it was poorly-anchored, and winds at this location were estimated at 155 mph (249 km/h). Another house in this area was unroofed and sustained some loss of exterior walls, and damage to that home was rated EF2. The tornado then weakened to EF1 strength as it approached and then crossed over SH 11, where an RV was overturned, a frail home suffered extensive damage, and trees were downed. Additional EF1 damage to trees and an outbuilding occurred farther to the northeast. As the tornado began crossing SH 49 northwest of Daingerfield, it intensified to mid-range EF2 strength as it snapped power poles and completely destroyed two poorly-constructed pier-foundation homes, both of which were leveled and swept away. Intensifying further and reaching a width of 0.5 mi (0.80 km), the tornado reached low-end EF3 strength as it moved through a nearby grove of trees. Trees in this area were snapped and denuded, several of which sustained some debarking. [55]

EF2 damage to a mobile home, where one fatality occurred. EF2 damage to a mobile home near Cason, Texas.jpg
EF2 damage to a mobile home, where one fatality occurred.

As the tornado continued to the northeast, it weakened slightly to high-end EF2 strength as it crossed County Road 3201, where an anchored mobile home was completely destroyed, killing one occupant. Debris from the mobile home was thrown 200 ft (61 m) away. Hardwood trees were snapped next to this residence, and another mobile home was also destroyed at mid-range EF2 strength nearby. The tornado then weakened and produced mainly EF1 damage as it approached and crossed US 259, though a small pocket of EF2 damage was noted near County Road 3207, where a couple of metal truss electrical transmission towers were blown over. Numerous trees were downed, a mobile home was pushed off its foundation, and other homes and outbuildings sustained minor damage along this segment of the path. After it crossed over US 259, a final area of significant damage occurred just to the east of the Greater Morris County Airport, as multiple large trees were snapped at low-end EF2 strength along SH 338. A one-story home and a metal garage structure within the vicinity sustained EF1 damage. The tornado then caused additional EF0 to EF1 tree damage as it passed southeast of Naples and moved into Cass County. More EF0 to EF1 tree damage was observed to the east of Naples before the tornado dissipated immediately after moving across SH 77. The tornado was on the ground for 16.95 mi (27.28 km) and had a peak width was estimated at 650 yd (590 m). In addition to the fatality, eight other people were injured. The supercell produced another EF3 tornado shortly after this one dissipated. [55] [53]

Simms–New Boston, Texas

Simms–New Boston, Texas
EF3 tornado
Low-end EF3 damage to a home near New Boston.jpg
Low-end EF3 damage to a home north of Simms, Texas.
Duration21 minutes
Highest winds
  • 140 mph (230 km/h)
Max. rating1 EF3 tornado
Fatalities0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Damage$7 million
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

Shortly after the dissipation of the Cason–Naples, Texas EF3 tornado listed above, the same supercell produced another strong wedge tornado southwest of Simms that inflicted significant damage along a 15.68 mi (25.23 km) path. As the tornado touched down along US 67 and tracked northeastward, it snapped numerous trees and tree branches. An outbuilding was damaged, a power pole was snapped, and damage along this initial segment of the path was rated EF0 to EF1. About 2.3 miles (3.7 km) to the northeast, the tornado intensified into a low-end EF2 as it crossed County Road 4213 to the west of Simms. Around this area, multiple trees and wooden power poles were snapped, a small outbuilding was completely destroyed, while an RV trailer and a metal storage container were rolled 50 ft (15 m). A couple of homes suffered roof and window damage as well. While tracking northeastward, the tornado crossed County Road 4121 and intensified to mid-range EF2 strength, completely destroying a double-wide manufactured home. A small outbuilding was destroyed nearby, and damage to that structure was rated low-end EF2. The tornado intensified further and continued moving to the northeast, causing low-end EF3 damage at the intersection of FM 561 and County Road 4120 to the north-northwest of Simms. A one-story home sustained total roof loss and collapse of exterior walls, and a small section of asphalt was scoured from FM 561 and thrown into the house. Winds in the area were estimated at 140 mph (230 km/h). Widespread EF2 damage occurred surrounding this smaller area of EF3 damage, as a well-built brick home had its roof torn off, another house was partially unroofed, while a horse stable and a metal outbuilding were destroyed. A double-wide manufactured home in this area was shifted off its foundation by several feet, and a tree falling on the home saved it from being blown away, leaving the occupants without serious injuries. As the tornado continued northeast of the intersection, it destroyed another outbuilding at low-end EF2 strength before weakening considerably. [55]

Low-end EF3 damage to a small business near New Boston, Texas. Low-end EF3 damage to a building west of New Boston, Texas.jpg
Low-end EF3 damage to a small business near New Boston, Texas.

Following SH 98 to the north-northeast, the tornado produced EF0 to EF1 tree damage near the Barry Telford Unit. It then rapidly intensified to low-end EF3 strength for a second time as it moved through the intersection of SH 98 and FM 1840, where a small business was obliterated and swept from its foundation, with winds at this location estimated at 140 mph (230 km/h). The tornado inflicted mainly EF2 damage elsewhere at the intersection as a gun shop and some homes were unroofed, one house was shifted off its foundation and left with only interior walls standing, some metal buildings were heavily damaged, while outbuildings and large garages were completely destroyed. [57] A church and some other houses had partial roof loss within this vicinity as well, and a mobile home was pushed off its blocks and heavily damaged. The tornado weakened down to EF1 strength as it moved to the northeast, causing widespread tree damage and damaging a couple of houses, one of which suffered extensive damage to its roof structure. Around County Road 4001 and Deerfield Lane, the tornado became strong again and inflicted mid-range EF2 damage to a house, which had much of its roof removed and sustained some collapse of exterior walls. It then weakened to an EF1 again and clipped the western outskirts of New Boston, crossing US 82 and I-30 in the process. A few homes in this area sustained considerable roof damage, and many trees were snapped or uprooted. North of I-30, the tornado briefly became strong one final time as it completely destroyed a shop building at mid-range EF2 strength while inflicting EF1 damage to a nearby home. The tornado quickly weakened back to EF1 strength and continued a little further northeast near New Boston Middle School, crossing County Road 3009 and snapping some trees before dissipating. The tornado maintained a large width for the majority of its lifespan, with its peak width reaching 800 yards (730 m). No serious injuries or fatalities occurred as a result of this tornado. [53] [55] [58]

Non-tornadic effects

The same storm that produced the tornadoes also produced a winter storm on the backend. In Denver, a 100-car pileup relating to the first snow of the season forced 6th Avenue to close. The crash led to 13 injuries, one of which was serious. [59] The snowstorm also resulted in Interstate 70 shutting down near Vail. [60] The peak amount of snow fell in Longs Peak, at 12 in (30 cm). [1] In Amarillo, Texas, the temperature dropped to 35 °F (2 °C), allowing for rare early-season snowflakes. [61] Near Stilwell, Oklahoma, flooding resulted in a fatality from drowning after a person was swept off a road. [5] Heavy rain in Kansas City accumulated to at least 2.82 in (72 mm), with 2.43 in (62 mm) falling on November 4 alone, making it the 5th wettest November day on record in the city. [62] Des Moines, Iowa also set a daily rainfall record at 1.65 in (42 mm). [63] Further east, in Wisconsin, hail of up to 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) fell, [64] while in Illinois a strongly forced line of showers along the cold front produced wind gusts reaching 80 miles per hour (130 km/h). [65] [66]

Impact

Over 600 flights were cancelled. 55,000 customers lost power in Texas, in addition to 21,000 outages in Louisiana and 12,000 outages in Arkansas. [2] Amtrak's northbound Texas Eagle was forced to stop north of McGregor, Texas due to severe warnings along its route on November 4. [67] The train was delayed for four hours before it was allowed to continue northward. [68] An Oklahoma Mesonet station near Idabel was narrowly missed by the EF4 tornado that passed through the town, while detecting a drop in pressure that directly coincided with a 108 mph (174 km/h) wind gust. [2]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of November 17, 2013</span> Natural disaster

On November 17, 2013, the deadliest and costliest November tornado outbreak in Illinois history took shape, becoming the fourth-largest for the state overall. With more than 30 tornadoes in Indiana, it was that state's largest tornado outbreak for the month of November, and the second largest outbreak recorded in Indiana. Associated with a strong trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere, the event resulted in 77 tornadoes tracking across regions of the Midwest United States and Ohio River Valley, impacting seven states. Severe weather during the tornado outbreak caused over 100 injuries and eleven fatalities, of which eight were tornado related. Two tornadoes—both in Illinois and rated EF4 on the Enhanced Fujita scale—were the strongest documented during the outbreak and combined for five deaths. In addition to tornadoes, the system associated with the outbreak produced sizeable hail peaking at 4.00 in (10.2 cm) in diameter in Bloomington, Illinois, as well as damaging winds estimated as strong as 100 mph (160 km/h) in three locations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of May 7–10, 2016</span>

A significant four-day outbreak of tornadoes impacted areas across the High Plains, central Midwest, and parts of the Ohio Valley in early May. The outbreak also produced the first EF4 tornado of the year in Katie, Oklahoma on May 9, where one death occurred. An EF3 tornado near Connerville, Oklahoma also killed a person that day. Other notable tornadoes included two large EF2 tornadoes in Colorado on May 7, a large EF2 tornado near Catherine, Kansas on May 8, and a destructive EF3 tornado that struck Mayfield, Kentucky on May 10. Overall, 57 tornadoes were confirmed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak sequence of May 22–26, 2016</span> Tornado outbreak in the Central United States from May 22-26, 2016

An extended period of significant tornado activity affected the Central United States in late May 2016. This outbreak sequence came less than two weeks after another damaging tornado outbreak that affected similar areas. The most prolific day was May 24 when 44 tornadoes touched down with at least 12 of them spawned by an intense, long-tracked supercell near Dodge City, Kansas. The strongest tornado from this outbreak was a violent EF4 tornado on May 25 that caused severe damage near Solomon, Abilene, and Chapman, Kansas, injuring eight. Overall, 98 tornadoes were confirmed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of January 21–23, 2017</span>

A prolific and deadly winter tornado outbreak struck areas across the Southeast United States between January 21–23, 2017. Lasting just under two days, the outbreak produced a total of 81 tornadoes, cementing its status as the second-largest January tornado outbreak and the third-largest winter tornado outbreak since 1950. Furthermore, it was the largest outbreak on record in Georgia with 42 tornadoes confirmed in the state. The most significant tornadoes were three EF3 tornadoes that heavily damaged or destroyed portions of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Albany and Adel, Georgia. A total of 20 people were killed by tornadoes—mainly during the pre-dawn hours of the outbreak—making it the second-deadliest outbreak in January since 1950, behind the 1969 Hazlehurst, Mississippi tornado outbreak that killed 32 people. In addition, the tornado death toll was higher than the entire previous year. In the aftermath of the outbreak, relief organizations assisted in clean-up and aid distribution. Total economic losses from the event reached at least $1.3 billion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of February 28 – March 1, 2017</span>

The tornado outbreak of February 28 – March 1, 2017 was a widespread and significant outbreak of tornadoes and severe weather that affected the Midwestern United States at the end of February 2017 and beginning of March. Fueled by the combination of ample instability, strong wind shear, and rich low-level moisture, the event led to 71 confirmed tornadoes and thousands of other non-tornadic severe weather reports. The most notable aspect of the outbreak was a long-tracked EF4 tornado—the first violent tornado of 2017 and the first violent tornado during the month of February since the 2013 Hattiesburg, Mississippi tornado—that tracked from Perryville, Missouri to near Christopher, Illinois, killing one person. Three EF3 tornadoes were recorded during the event, including one that caused two fatalities in Ottawa, Illinois, one that caused a fatality near Crossville, and one that heavily damaged or destroyed homes in and around Washburn. In addition to the deaths, 38 people were injured by tornadoes and an additional 30 were injured by non-tornadic impacts, mainly by fallen trees.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak and floods of April 28 – May 1, 2017</span>

The tornado outbreak and floods of April 28 – May 1, 2017 were a series of severe weather events that affected the central United States, producing life-threatening flooding and a major tornado outbreak. It formed out of a disturbance in the Southwestern United States on April 28, and caused significant impacts, including a heavy snowstorm in the Rockies, and other types of severe weather. Up to 3 feet (36 in) of snow fell on the cold side of the system, and up to a foot of rain fell in and around the central parts of the nation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak sequence of May 15–20, 2017</span> American severe weather event

A prolonged period of intense tornado activity affected the Great Plains, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley during May 15–20, 2017. This outbreak sequence was the most prolific tornado event of 2017 in terms of number of tornadoes. It is also notable for producing the longest-tracked tornado in Wisconsin state history: an intense EF3 tornado that remained on the ground for over 82 miles (132 km) and killed one person while causing major damage near Chetek and Conrath. Overall, the outbreak sequence resulted in two deaths and several injuries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornadoes of 2018</span>

This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2018. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Brazil, Bangladesh and Eastern India, but they can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe, Asia, Argentina and Australia. Tornadic events are often accompanied with other forms of severe weather, including strong thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of April 13–15, 2019</span> Severe weather effect in the Southeastern United States

A significant severe weather and tornado outbreak affected multiple regions of the Eastern United States in mid-April 2019. Over the course of 40 hours, 75 tornadoes touched down. The outbreak produced numerous strong tornadoes throughout portions of the Deep South, while additional significant tornadoes occurred as far north as Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The most significant tornado of the event was a long-tracked, high-end EF3 tornado that struck Alto, Texas and killed two people. Numerous weak tornadoes were also confirmed, along with numerous reports of hail and damaging straight line winds.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of December 16–17, 2019</span> Violent tornado outbreak in the Southeastern United States in December 2019

A significant severe weather and tornado outbreak affected the Southern United States between December 16–17, 2019. Discrete supercells developed in the early morning on December 16 and moved northeast, spawning multiple strong, long-tracked tornadoes in cities such as Alexandria and in Laurel before congealing into an eastward-moving squall line. During the outbreak, the National Weather Service issued several PDS tornado warnings as well as a rare tornado emergency for Alexandria. In addition to this, the Storm Prediction Center issued six tornado watches for the outbreak. The event happened to take place on the same date of another outbreak in a similar area 19 years earlier.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornadoes of 2020</span>

This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2020. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, and eastern India, but can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe, Asia, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Tornadic events are often accompanied by other forms of severe weather, including strong thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of October 20–22, 2019</span>

A significant severe weather event impacted the South Central United States between October 20–22, 2019. Forecasters first identified the threat on October 16 as a large upper-level trough was expected to combine with an unstable atmosphere across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas particularly. On the evening of October 20, discrete supercell thunderstorms developed across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, contributing to several tornadoes. One of those tornadoes caused EF3 damage in the Dallas suburbs, becoming the costliest tornado event in Texas history, at $1.55 billion. A later squall line contributed to additional tornadoes and a widespread swath of damaging winds as the system tracked eastward.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Easter tornado outbreak</span> Tornado outbreak in southeast US

A widespread and deadly tornado outbreak affected the Southeastern United States on Easter Sunday and Monday, April 12–13, 2020. Several tornadoes were responsible for prompting tornado emergencies, including the first one to be issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston, South Carolina. A large squall line formed and tracked through the mid-Atlantic on April 13, prompting more tornado warnings and watches. A total of 15 watches were produced during the course of the event, two of which were designated Particularly Dangerous Situations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of April 21–23, 2020</span>

On April 22, 2020, an outbreak of discrete supercell thunderstorms across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana led to widespread severe weather, including multiple strong tornadoes. Two people were killed by a high-end EF2 that struck the town of Madill, Oklahoma, and three more were killed by an EF3 wedge tornado that moved through Onalaska, Texas. Dozens of others were injured as well. The event came to fruition as a trough progressed eastward across the United States, interacting with a moist and unstable environment. Tornado activity continued into Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia overnight into the day on April 23. Isolated tornado activity also occurred during the overnight hours on April 21.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak sequence of March 24–28, 2021</span> Outbreak of tornadoes and severe weather in the United States

A significant tornado outbreak sequence took place from March 24–28, 2021 in the Southern United States just one week after another outbreak affected similar regions. There were 43 tornadoes confirmed across 11 states, with the bulk of activity primarily on March 25, which resulted in the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issuing its second high-risk outlook for the month of March, as well as the second high-risk outlook for 2021. Several intense tornadoes touched down on that day, including ones that prompted the issuance of rare tornado emergencies near Hoover, Alabama, Brent and Centreville, Alabama, and in the Newnan, Georgia area. March 27 also saw widespread tornado activity mainly across East Texas, Southern Arkansas, Louisiana, and Western Tennessee with several strong tornadoes touching down. Scattered to widespread wind and hail damage occurred throughout the outbreak sequence, and repeated rounds of heavy rain caused widespread severe flash and river flooding across much of Tennessee.

Tornado outbreak of December 10–11, 2021 Late-season tornado outbreak in the U.S. Mississippi Valley

A deadly late-season tornado outbreak, the deadliest on record in December, produced catastrophic damage and numerous fatalities across portions of the Southern United States and Ohio Valley from the evening of December 10 to the early morning of December 11, 2021. The event developed as a trough progressed eastward across the United States, interacting with an unseasonably moist and unstable environment across the Mississippi Valley. Tornado activity began in northeastern Arkansas, before progressing into Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornadoes of 2022</span> List of notable tornadoes occurring in 2022

This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2022. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Eastern India, but can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe, Asia, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Tornadic events are often accompanied by other forms of severe weather, including strong thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of March 21–23, 2022</span> Spring tornado outbreak in the Southern United States

A large tornado outbreak struck the Southern region of the United States on March 21–22, 2022, before transitioning to the Eastern United States on March 23. The outbreak started with numerous supercell thunderstorms and severe squall lines developing in central Texas and southern Oklahoma, prompting the issuance of numerous tornado warnings, including multiple PDS tornado warnings. An EF3 tornado caused considerable damage in Jacksboro, Texas while an EF2 tornado from the same storm caused a fatality in Sherwood Shores. Other strong tornadoes caused damage near College Station and in the Austin and Houston metropolitan areas. Severe and tornadic activity continued into the next day as the system moved eastward with numerous tornadoes reported in Mississippi and Alabama. On the evening of March 22, a supercell moved through the New Orleans metropolitan area, with an EF3 tornado producing severe damage in Arabi, resulting in one death and at least two injuries. Widespread flooding also accompanied the decaying squall line in Alabama. Tornadoes occurred on March 23 over the Eastern United States, associated with the same system, including EF2 tornadoes near Pickens, South Carolina, and Gladesboro, Virginia. In all, 85 tornadoes were confirmed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">April 2022 North American storm complex</span> 2022 American storm complex

The April 2022 North American storm complex affected much of the Rocky Mountains and the Midwestern United States with tornadoes, heavy snow, and gusty winds. The system in general first began impacting the Northwest on April 11, before moving eastward into the Rocky Mountains the following day. It was also responsible for producing a large severe weather outbreak of tornadoes and damaging straight-line wind in the Midwest and South while contributing to a powerful blizzard in the upper Midwest states of North and South Dakota.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tornado outbreak of December 12–15, 2022</span> Late-season tornado outbreak in the Southern United States

A four-day tornado outbreak affected the Central and Southern United States in mid-December 2022. The outbreak produced strong tornadoes in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia, resulting in severe damage and three fatalities. On December 13, a high-end EF1 tornado was caught on video from multiple angles as it caused considerable damage in Grapevine, Texas, where five people were injured, and multiple EF2 tornadoes caused significant damage in other parts of Texas and Oklahoma that morning. Two large EF2 tornadoes occurred near DeBerry, Texas and Keachi, Louisiana to the southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, with the second one causing severe damage and two fatalities. An EF3 tornado struck the northern fringes of Farmerville, causing major structural damage and 14 injuries.

References

  1. 1 2 Snow totals for Colorado's Nov. 3-4, 2022 snowstorm, ABC 7 Denver, November 4, 2022
  2. 1 2 3 Navarro, Adriana; Finch, Allison. "At least 2 dead after destructive tornadoes tear across southern Plains". Accuweather. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Storm Prediction Center Today's Storm Reports". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Tornado Damage, Injuries Reported In Parts Of Texas, Oklahoma". The Weather Channel. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "[Delayed Report] On Nov 4, at 8:48 PM CDT, Stilwell [Adair Co, OK] LAW ENFORCEMENT reports FLASH FLOOD. NORTHWEST OF STILWELL A CAR WAS SWEPT OFF OF A LOW WATER CROSSING RESULTING IN ONE FATALITY AND ONE MISSING PERSON". Twitter. National Weather Service. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  6. ↑ Elizabeth Leitman (November 4, 2022). "Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook Issued on Oct 29, 2022". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  7. ↑ Nov 2, 2022 Day 3 Convective Outlook (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  8. ↑ Nov 3, 2022 Day 2 Convective Outlook (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  9. ↑ Nov 3, 2022 Day 2 Convective Outlook (Report). National Weather Service. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  10. 1 2 John Hart; Andrew Moore (November 4, 2022). "Nov 4, 2022 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  11. ↑ Steve Goss; John Hart (November 4, 2022). "Mesoscale Discussion 1917". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  12. ↑ John Hart (November 4, 2022). "Tornado Watch 560". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  13. ↑ Steve Goss (November 4, 2022). "Mesoscale Discussion 1919". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  14. ↑ Emily Thornton; Jared Guyer (November 4, 2022). "Mesoscale Discussion 1922". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Watches Issued: Severe Thunderstorms In Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri Expected to Pack Damaging Winds, Tornadoes". The Weather Channel. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  16. ↑ Brynn Kerr; Jared Guyer (November 4, 2022). "Mesoscale Discussion 1924". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  17. ↑ Emily Thornton; Jared Guyer (November 4, 2022). "Mesoscale Discussion 1923". Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  18. ↑ National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma (2022). [Oklahoma Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  19. ↑ National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF4 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Oklahoma Event Report: EF2 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  20. ↑ National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  21. ↑ National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF2 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  22. ↑ National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF2 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  23. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Oklahoma Event Report: EF2 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  24. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Oklahoma Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Oklahoma Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  25. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF4 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Oklahoma Event Report: EF4 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  26. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Oklahoma Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  27. 1 2 National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF3 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  28. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  29. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF3 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  30. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  31. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  32. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF3 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  33. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF0 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  34. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EFU Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EFU Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  35. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Texas Event Report: EF2 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  36. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  37. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  38. ↑ National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  39. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  40. ↑ National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  41. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF2 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  42. ↑ National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  43. ↑ National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF2 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  44. ↑ National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  45. ↑ National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  46. ↑ National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF1 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  47. ↑ National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana (2022). [Louisiana Event Report: EF0 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  48. ↑ National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022). [Arkansas Event Report: EF2 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  49. ↑ National Weather Service in Chicago, Illinois (2022). [Illinois Event Report: EF0 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.National Weather Service in Chicago, Illinois (2022). [Illinois Event Report: EF0 Tornado] (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  50. ↑ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s finalized damage survey (Caviness EF4 tornado):
  51. ↑ "NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/22 Tornado Event Update #3". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  52. ↑ "NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/22 Tornado Event Update #3". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  53. 1 2 3 "NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/22 Tornado Event Update 4". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. National Weather Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma. November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  54. ↑ "[3:46 PM 11/5/22] NWS team is currently in Choctaw county surveying tornado damage from yesterday's storms. We will likely have additional updates this evening as more information becomes available. At least 5 confirmed tornadoes occurred Friday across SE OK/NW AR". Twitter. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  55. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "ArcGIS Web Application". apps.dat.noaa.gov. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  56. 1 2 "NWS Damage Survey for 11/04/22 Tornado Event - Update #7". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana. November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  57. 1 2 Timmer, Reed (November 5, 2022). "TORNADO OUTBREAK nocturnal tornado and damage survey Texas and Oklahoma". youtube.com. Dr. Reed Timmer. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  58. ↑ "Asking prayers this morning for all who suffered losses last evening by tornadoes. Darryl A. Thompson lost everything in his shop apartment he was living in while renovating his house- tornado wiped it out down to the slab & extensive damage to the house as well. I'll be helping him today in New Boston to see if anything can be salvaged. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I'm still without power this morning but thankful for the generator I have". Facebook. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  59. ↑ "The morning of the 100-car pileup: what happened on 6th Ave.?". Denverite. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  60. ↑ I-70 closed on Vail Pass as snow blasts high country, SteamBoatPass, November3, 2022
  61. ↑ "This part of Texas saw snow during Friday's storms". kcentv.com. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  62. ↑ Weather Blog: Friday-Saturday storm produces heavy rain, 1st snowflakes of 2022, what is next?, KSHB, November 5, 2022
  63. ↑ Here's how much rain fell on Friday and Saturday, WeareIowa, November 5, 2022
  64. ↑ "Severe thunderstorm warnings expire, hail reported". FOX6 News Milwaukee. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  65. ↑ "Summary of High Wind Event on November 5, 2022". National Weather Service Central Illinois. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  66. ↑ "November 5, 2022: Damaging Winds Sweep across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  67. ↑ "Texas Eagle Train 22, which departed San Antonio (SAS) on 11/4, is stopped north of McGregor (MCG) due to severe weather warnings in the area. We will provide updates as information becomes available". Twitter. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  68. ↑ "UPDATE: Texas Eagle Train 22, which departed San Antonio (SAS) on 11/4, is back on the move and is currently operating approx. 4 hours late". Twitter. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.